Month: October 2015
Coffee has become an integral part of many Americans’ morning routine. According to a 2013 survey conducted by the National Coffee Association (NCA), 83% of U.S. adults consume this delightful beverage, up from 78% the year prior. Of course, there’s a good reason for this trend: coffee offers several key benefits, some of which we’re […]
Fused Sentences I think every author has been guilty of making this mistake (including myself). A fused sentence, also known as a run-on sentence, occurs when two or more clauses are unnecessarily joined together. If the clauses can stand alone as their own separate sentences, you should either split them into two sentences or add […]
Are you planning to take one or more commercial flights this year? Well, you aren’t alone. According to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), air traffic controllers handle more than 23,000 flights per day! But while flying can be a huge time saver compared to driving, it can also sap your productivity. So today we’re […]
Writing isn’t an exact science; it’s a form of art that requires a combination of creativity, hard work, and practice. If you are struggling to write your first book, or even your second, you’re not alone — many of us struggle and run into road blocks. We have some writing tips to get you started […]
Email has become an integral part of our daily lives. Whether it’s for personal or professional purposes, the large majority of Americans check their email daily. While this habit may seem harmless enough, there’s new evidence suggesting that email can actually hurt your productivity levels. How Much Time Do We Spend Checking Email? According to […]
Do you struggle to maintain a high level of productivity throughout the day? If so, these activities may help! Complete the Hardest Task First When creating your “to do” list for the day, try placing the hardest task at the top of the list, knocking it out first. Many people dread certain tasks, and when […]